The Philosopher's Zone 2008-01-05

Philosophy in schools

Philosophy is about asking childlike questions - how do we know the world exists? How do we know it hasn't just started existing? Why can't we go back in time? So why not teach philosophy in schools? It doesn't happen much in this country (it doesn't much happen anywhere) but it does go on in Queensland, and this week we talk to a Queensland teacher who's teaching philosophy to high school children

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